Kennebec is a term that is mainly used to describe a river that originates in western Maine and outflows into the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the name of a county and several towns in Maine. Synonyms for the term Kennebec can include the Kennebec River, Kennebec County, and Kennebec Valley. The Kennebec River is the largest river in Maine and is famous for its salmon migration. The Kennebec County is a rural area located in central Maine, while Kennebec Valley is a region that is home to several towns and cities located along the Kennebec River. Other related words include river, stream, tributary, waterway, and creek, which all share similar characteristics with the Kennebec.